Museum of Prisoner of War Camps in Żagań, Military museum in Żagań, Poland.
The museum contains exhibits of wartime artifacts, historical documents, personal belongings, and reconstructed camp facilities from prisoner of war camps.
The museum opened in 1971 on the grounds of former Stalag Luft III, where Allied airmen orchestrated the famous 1944 tunnel escape.
Educational programs at the museum preserve the memory of prisoners through photographs, letters, uniforms, and personal narratives from multiple nationalities.
Visitors can explore the museum Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended weekend hours until 5:00 PM.
The museum features a reconstruction of the 110-meter-long Harry tunnel, which 76 Allied pilots used during their escape attempt in March 1944.
Location: Żagań
Inception: 1971
Website: http://www.muzeum.zagan.pl/
Operator: Muzeum Obozów Jenieckich
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-16:00, 09:00-18:00; Saturday, Sunday 10:00-17:00
Website: http://muzeum.zagan.pl
GPS coordinates: 51.59640,15.29390
Latest update: May 3, 2025 04:46
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Based on the events that took place in the camp during World War II, the film 'The Great Escape' was created with Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson.
Based on the events that took place in the camp during World War II, the film 'The Great Escape' was created with Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson.
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